Pholas dactylus Linnaeus 1758 (clam)
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Bivalvia - Pholadida - Pholadidae
Belongs to Pholas according to E. V. Coan and P. Valentich-Scott 2012
Sister taxa: Pholas (Monothyra), Pholas (Pholas), Pholas (Thovana), Pholas arcuata, Pholas baudoni, Pholas intermedia, Pholas mackiana, Pholas pectorosa, Pholas triquetra
Ecology: stationary boring suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Quaternary of Morocco (2 collections), South Africa (1)
Total: 3 collections each including a single occurrence
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